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April 2, 2013 by frankbritt

Online Education: Playing a Supportive Role in Driving Quality Learning and Culture in Today’s Community Colleges

An increasing number of school leaders are rethinking the role of online education in supporting the 21st century community college learner.  According to a recent global study commissioned by Cisco, most educators see technology as playing a larger role in student learning, including encouraging engagement and participation. While community colleges continue to pilot a range of alternative […]

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Frank is CEO of Penn Foster, a leader in career-focused online and blended education. Students, employers and organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and improving social outcomes through education.

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Creating a national movement to better connect education, career pathways and job creation, while also promoting affordable learning.
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